Civil Engineer Trainee - District 3

About the role

The State of Illinois, Department of Transportation, is hiring a Civil Engineer Trainee for District 3 in Ottawa, Illinois. The position supports the preparation of final plans and the implementation of work for highway construction projects. It is a full-time, salaried trainee role with 12 openings, with anticipated hybrid work 1 to 5 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all assigned work.
• Provide accurate measurement, computation and documentation of engineering items.
• Keep the supervisor informed of problems encountered or deviations made.
• Make sure inspected and designed items comply with specifications.
• Provide accurate and timely layouts and plans.
• Rotate to other bureaus within the district as part of the rotational training program.
• Perform duties in line with departmental safety rules and in a way that treats all employees fairly.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college (including those expected to graduate within 12 months), with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 requires an Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate, a Professional Engineer license or a Structural Engineer license in Illinois.
• OR a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate.
• OR a current Professional Engineer license in Illinois.
• OR a current Structural Engineer license in Illinois.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the state does not sponsor visas.

Preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge of routine civil engineering practices.
• Coursework and training in civil engineering.
• Basic skill with engineering field and office instruments.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $4,631 per month, with a range of $4,631 to $6,323 per month.
• Flexible jobs with benefits and retirement packages.